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The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance

From high school cliques to boards, family offices, and nations: A guide to optimizing governance models

by Simone Collins, Malcolm Collins ...

Series Book 4 - The Pragmatist's Guide to
Any group of people expected to work synergistically needs a system that structures their interactions. That system is “governance.” The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance takes a first principles approach to exploring the ways governance structures affect the humans living under them (and vice versa), with a special focus on how human psychology interacts with the structures that facilitate our ... Read more

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Any group of people expected to work synergistically needs a system that structures their interactions. That system is “governance.” The Pragmatist’s Guide to Governance takes a first principles approach to exploring the ways governance structures affect the humans living under them (and vice versa), with a special focus on how human psychology interacts with the structures that facilitate our
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There's Been a Little Incident

by Alice Ryan ...

Narrated by Simone Collins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

A witty and warm debut novel from a young Irish writer. A story of family, grief, and the ways we come together when all seems lost.Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since her parents died, but this time – or so says her hastily written note – she's gone for good.That's why the whole Black clan – from Granny perched on the printer to Killian on Zoom from Sydney – is huddled together ... Read more

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A witty and warm debut novel from a young Irish writer. A story of family, grief, and the ways we come together when all seems lost.Molly Black has disappeared. She's been flighty since her parents died, but this time – or so says her hastily written note – she's gone for good.That's why the whole Black clan – from Granny perched on the printer to Killian on Zoom from Sydney – is huddled together
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Dictionary of Computing: Over 10,000 terms clearly defined

Over 10,000 terms clearly defined

by Simon Collin ...

With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, this fully revised edition of Dictionary of Computing" provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English ... Read more

$11.99 USD

With over 10,000 entries providing contemporary coverage of computing terms, this fully revised edition of Dictionary of Computing" provides coverage of the terms used in computing, including hardware, software, programme languages, networks and applications, e-commerce and the Internet. Its definitions are easy to understand for readers without a background in computing and to non-native English
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DataOps and MLOps Integration

Achieving Excellence in Efficiency and Innovation

by Simon Winston ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science and machine learning, the fusion of DataOps and MLOps is reshaping the way organizations harness the power of their data. "DataOps and MLOps Integration: Bridging the Gap for Efficient Data Science" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing this convergence.DataOps, focused on the efficient management of data ... Read more

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of data science and machine learning, the fusion of DataOps and MLOps is reshaping the way organizations harness the power of their data. "DataOps and MLOps Integration: Bridging the Gap for Efficient Data Science" is your comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and optimizing this convergence.DataOps, focused on the efficient management of data
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Cybersecurity for Beginners

A Practical Guide to Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Beginners

by SIMON JEFFERSON ...

Narrated by Ray Collins ...

Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Whether you're a novice navigating the intricacies of online security or seeking to bolster your existing knowledge, 'Cybersecurity for Beginners' is your passport to a safer digital existence.This accessible and comprehensive guide demystifies the world of ... Read more

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In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with the digital realm, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Whether you're a novice navigating the intricacies of online security or seeking to bolster your existing knowledge, 'Cybersecurity for Beginners' is your passport to a safer digital existence.This accessible and comprehensive guide demystifies the world of
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Yard Grass

An Australian Rural Musical

by Ivan James Collins ...

Narrated by Ivan James Collins, Paul 'Campo' Campion, Simone Feiler ...

Abridged

1 hour 9 min

Welcome to Yard Grass: an Australian rural musical. Written, recorded, and performed by Ivan James Collins at IJC Artworks.Additional narration by Paul ‘Campo’ Campion and Simonne FilerAdditional production by Audiobook AustraliaThis is a story about four unlikely individuals:Mad Cow the Cow.Drumsticks the Rooster.Harp Hog the Pig.Banjo Neddy the Horse.They were farm animals, but their natural ... Read more

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Welcome to Yard Grass: an Australian rural musical. Written, recorded, and performed by Ivan James Collins at IJC Artworks.Additional narration by Paul ‘Campo’ Campion and Simonne FilerAdditional production by Audiobook AustraliaThis is a story about four unlikely individuals:Mad Cow the Cow.Drumsticks the Rooster.Harp Hog the Pig.Banjo Neddy the Horse.They were farm animals, but their natural
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Dead Secret, The

by Wilkie Collins ...

Narrated by Simon Hargrove ...

Unabridged

13 hours 5 min

"The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final ... Read more

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"The Dead Secret: A Novel" by Wilkie Collins is a fictional work written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Captain Treverton and his wife, Mrs. Treverton, as well as Sarah Leeson, a troubled lady's maid with a mysterious past.The opening chapters create a tense atmosphere filled with secrets, focusing on the dying moments of Mrs. Treverton, who calls for Sarah to make a final
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Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention − MICCAI 2017

20th International Conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, September 11-13, 2017, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Maxime Descoteaux, Lena Maier-Hein, Alfred Franz, Pierre Jannin, D. Louis Collins, Simon Duchesne ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 10433, 10434, and 10435 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2017, held inQuebec City, Canada, in September 2017.The 255 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 800 submissions in a two-phase review process. The papers have been ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 10433, 10434, and 10435 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2017, held inQuebec City, Canada, in September 2017.The 255 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 800 submissions in a two-phase review process. The papers have been
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Intersections of Inequality, Migration and Diversification

The Politics of Mobility in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Edited by Rachel Simon-Kumar, Francis L. Collins, Wardlow Friesen ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This book examines the relationship between migration, diversification and inequality in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The authors advance a view of migration as a diversifying force, arguing that it is necessary to grapple with the intersection of group identities, state policy and economic opportunities as part of the formation of inequalities that have deep historical legacies and substantial future ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book examines the relationship between migration, diversification and inequality in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The authors advance a view of migration as a diversifying force, arguing that it is necessary to grapple with the intersection of group identities, state policy and economic opportunities as part of the formation of inequalities that have deep historical legacies and substantial future
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Locating the Field

Space, Place and Context in Anthropology

Edited by Simon Coleman, Peter Collins ...

Series series ASA Monographs
Are reports of the death of conventional fieldwork in anthropology greatly exaggerated? This book takes a critical look at the latest developments and key issues in fieldwork. The nature of 'locality' itself is problematic for both research subjects and fieldworkers, on the grounds that it must now be maintained and represented in relation to widening (and fragmenting) social frames and networks. ... Read more

$55.99 USD

Are reports of the death of conventional fieldwork in anthropology greatly exaggerated? This book takes a critical look at the latest developments and key issues in fieldwork. The nature of 'locality' itself is problematic for both research subjects and fieldworkers, on the grounds that it must now be maintained and represented in relation to widening (and fragmenting) social frames and networks.
... Read more
Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention − MICCAI 2017

20th International Conference, Quebec City, QC, Canada, September 11-13, 2017, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Maxime Descoteaux, Lena Maier-Hein, Alfred Franz, Pierre Jannin, D. Louis Collins, Simon Duchesne ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set LNCS 10433, 10434, and 10435 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2017, held inQuebec City, Canada, in September 2017.The 255 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 800 submissions in a two-phase review process. The papers have been ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The three-volume set LNCS 10433, 10434, and 10435 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2017, held inQuebec City, Canada, in September 2017.The 255 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 800 submissions in a two-phase review process. The papers have been
... Read more
Religion, Identity and Change

Perspectives on Global Transformations

Edited by Peter Collins, Simon Coleman ...

Series series Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Series in Association with the BSA Sociology of Religion Study Group
Religion is of enduring importance in the lives of many people, yet the religious landscape has been dramatically transformed in recent decades. Established churches have been challenged by eastern faiths, revivals of Christian and Islamic fundamentalism, and the eclectic spiritualities of the New Age. Religion has long been regarded by social scientists and psychologists as a key source of ... Read more

$77.99 USD

Religion is of enduring importance in the lives of many people, yet the religious landscape has been dramatically transformed in recent decades. Established churches have been challenged by eastern faiths, revivals of Christian and Islamic fundamentalism, and the eclectic spiritualities of the New Age. Religion has long been regarded by social scientists and psychologists as a key source of
... Read more